Audit Express are proud to sponsor the 2017 VET Development Centre Conference

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”zoomIn”]Audit Express are proud to be sponsoring the 2017 VET Development Centre Teaching & Learning Conference which is to be held in Torquay from 07-08 September 2017.

This years conference theme is ‘Connect with Technology, Collaborate with Industry, Capture Student Imagination.

The VDC Annual Conference is always an outstanding event for Australian TAFEs, RTOs and Community Education Providers, and is always hosted at an impressive venue with a great line up of speakers. The 2017 conference will be held at the award-winning resort, hotel and event venue – ‘RACV Torquay Resort’, one of the finest venues in Australia, the RACV Torquay Resort was named among the top 25 in two categories for the Trip Advisor Awards. It was placed 15th in the Luxury category and 17th in the Hotel category.

The 2017 conference boasts an impressive line-up of keynote speakers and presenters including our very own CEO Kevin Ekendahlwho is presenting on ‘Approaches to managing learner satisfaction in education’.

Click here to check out the full conference program: VDC-2017-TL-Conference-Program

You can register for the event here: VCD Conference Registration

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How to comply with the requirements of the Child Safe Standards

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion style=”salbii” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Child Safe Standards – Changes Ahead! Is your organisation ready?” tab_id=”1498091586612-4bd016ff-53c0″][vc_single_image image=”6129″ title=”Child Safe Standards”][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-users” add_icon=”true” title=”What are the Child Safe Standards?” tab_id=”1498089365586-a2b69477-3854″][vc_column_text css_animation=”zoomIn”]The Victorian Government has introduced compulsory minimum standards for organisations that provide services for children to help protect children from abuse.

The Child Safe Standards are part of the Victorian Government’s response to the Betrayal of Trust Inquiry (the 2013 Parliamentary Inquiry into the Handling of Child Abuse by Religious and Other Non-Government Organisations).

Organisations that operate in the state of Victoria that provide services or facilities for children must implement Child Safe Standards to protect them from abuse.

Training Organisations that are located in Victoria and deliver senior secondary education and training, or courses to CRICOS students under the age of 18, must have systems in place to:

  • reduce the risk of reportable conduct being committed by a worker or volunteer;
  • enable any person to notify the head of the organisation (i.e. the CEO, or Executive Officer) of a ‘reportable allegation’; and
  • investigate and respond to a ‘reportable allegation’ against a worker or volunteer.

The Scheme requires the head of your organisation to:

  • notify the CCYP of ‘reportable allegations’ within 3 business days after becoming aware of them;
  • give the CCYP further, detailed information about the allegation within 30 days; and
  • after the investigation has concluded, give the CCYP information regarding the investigation outcomes, including the investigation findings.

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Stage 1 – Roll out of Child Safe Standards 

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  • From 1 January 2016 the Standards applied to organisations that receive government funding and provide services for children
  • From 1 January 2017 other organisations that provide services or facilities for children but don’t receive government funding are also required to meet the standards.

Victorian organisations are now required to comply with the Child Safe Standards regardless of whether they do, or don’t receive government funding.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”zoomIn”]

Stage 2 – Roll out of Reportable Conduct and Organisational Duty of Care

The most recent fact sheet issued to Victorian state government funded RTOs and TAFEs advises that:  Factsheet Reportable Conduct and Organisational Duty of Care

  • From 01 July 2017 the Reportable Conduct Scheme commences in Victoria. It was introduced to enable an independent body, the Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP), to have oversight over an organisation’s systems and processes to prevent and respond to allegations of child abuse.
  • This will include TAFEs, training providers and organisations registered with the Adult Community and Further Education Board that provide senior secondary education or courses to international students.

From 01 January 2018, the Scheme applies to:

-Residential facilities of boarding schools.

-Overnight camps for children.

-Other disability service providers that provide services for children, including those registered with the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

From 01 January 2019, the Scheme applies to:

-Approved education and care services (e.g. kindergartens, after hours care services).

-Childrens services (e.g. occasional care providers).

-Statutory bodies that have responsibility for children, such as public museums and galleries.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-exclamation-triangle” add_icon=”true” title=”What does your organisation need to do?” tab_id=”1498089365633-95fc3169-b7a6″][vc_column_text css_animation=”zoomIn”]

  • Revise your organisations Child Safe Policy (you should already have this in place. If not this should be developed and implemented ASAP!)
  • Develop and implement systems and processes to identify, respond to, investigate, and if necessary notify the CCYP of reportable allegations made against the workers and/or volunteers of your organisation
  • Communicate with the staff and volunteers in your organisation to ensure that they understand their obligations in relation to Child Safety
  • Ensure that the staff and volunteers in your organisation understand what types of allegations are reportable
  • Ensure that the staff and volunteers in your organisation understand that any allegations of a reportable nature should be raised with the head of your organisation, for them to report to the CCYP; and
  • Finally ensure that your organisation has developed and implemented processes to enable the head of your organisation to report allegations to the CCYP.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-check” add_icon=”true” title=”Want more information or help implementing Child Safe Processes into your organisation?” tab_id=”1498090510861-6e6ce7dd-ec93″][vc_column_text css_animation=”zoomIn”]More information can be found at the CCYP’s website https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/reportable-conduct-scheme/

You might also find this overview of the Victorian Child Safe Standards quite useful – An-overview-of-the-Victorian-child-safe-standards_20170324

[/emaillocker][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”zoomIn”]If you would like help with the development and implementation of Child Safe Policies, Procedures and Business Processes for your organisation please get in touch with the team at Audit Express today!
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Audit Express are proud sponsors of the 2017 CCA Annual Conference

Audit Express are proud sponsors of the 2017 CCA Annual Conference

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CCA 2017 Conference Community Education: Investing in our Future

Audit Express are proud to be sponsoring the 2017 Community Colleges Australia (CCA) Annual Conference, which is to be held in Melbourne on 25-27 July.

This years conference theme is ‘Community Education: Investing in our Future’ which recognises the importance that education plays in people’s lives. The CCA Annual Conference is the premier event for Australian adult and community education providers, and is always hosted at an impressive venue with a great line up of speakers. The 2017 conference will be held at the award-winning conference venue ‘Citadines on Bourke‘ and the Conference Opening function and Annual Awards Dinner with both be held at the ‘Hotel Windsor‘, one finest 5 star venues in Melbourne, “the world’s most liveable city”.

The Hon Karen Andrews MP, Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills will open this years conference, which has an impressive line-up of keynote speakers and presenters including: (just to name a few)

  • The Hon Gayle Tierney MP, Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Corrections
  • Susan Pascoe AMCommissioner, Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission
  • The Hon Michael Lavarch AO, Commissioner – Risk, Intelligence and Regulatory Support, Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)
  • Professor Rodney Maddock, Monash Business School, and President, Economic Society of Australia, Victorian Branch
  • Peter Noonan, Professor of Tertiary Education Policy, Mitchell Institute, Victoria University, Melbourne
  • Lynn Glover, CEO (Director) Victorian Registration and Qualification Authority
  • Kira Clarke, Lecturer in Education Policy, Centre for Vocational & Education Policy, Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne
  • Dr Laurie Chesley, Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, Grand Rapids Community College, Michigan USA
  • Dr Roberta Teahen, Associate Provost & Director of the Doctorate in Community College Leadership, Ferris State University, Michigan USA
  • Toni Cavallaro, Manager, National Collections Branch, National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER)
  • Dr Robbie Lloyd, Community Relationships Manager, Port Macquarie Community College
  • Wendy PerryManaging Director, Workforce BluePrint
  • Kevin Ekendahl, our very own CEO of Audit Express, who is presenting on the Importance of Student Satisfaction in the Australian VET Sector

For more information read the 14 reasons why this year’s conference is a “must-attend” event.

Register for this years CCA conference before the 12th of June to receive an early bird discount, click here >>> http://cca.edu.au/what-we-do/2017-annual-conference/#registration

Community Colleges Australia

Community Colleges Australia

Audit Express, proud sponsors of the 2017 CCA Conference

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